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Mills Pond Park - Tennis Courts

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Upper Baseball Diamond (full sized by East Hill road)
Olympic Swimming Pool
Pavillion 1
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Lower Softball Field (closest to skate park)
Basketball Courts
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Facility Area Information


14 E Hill Road
Canton, CT 06019

Status: Open

General Court Policies & Procedures
Tennis courts are reserved for the Canton High School tennis teams, weekdays from March-early June, from 2:30-6:00pm.

If courts are listed as Reserved, that means that all 4 courts are reserved. Otherwise, courts are first come, first serve.

Mills Pond Park Tennis/Pickleball Court Use Policies (effective January 2024)
    • Courts are open for play on a first come, first serve basis, except when they are in use for Canton Parks & Recreation Department sponsored programming or Canton High School tennis. Those schedules may vary, and can be found at cantonrec.org/info/calendar
    • Use courts at your own risk
    • Please use caution if courts are wet
    • Proper court etiquette & sportsmanship expected
    • Proper footwear is required
    • No animals are allowed on the courts, per town ordinance
    • Skateboards, rollerblades, scooters, skates & bicycles prohibited on the courts
    • Food, glass or alcoholic beverages are prohibited
    • Mills Pond Park courts cannot be used for private instruction
    • All other applicable park rules & town ordinances apply

No rules can cover every eventuality; please observe these regulations so that as many players as possible may enjoy the facilities

Pickleball Court Lines
There are pickleball lines painted on all 4 tennis courts

Peak Use Rules - Tennis
In the event that all courts are occupied, the following rotation policies have been established:
  • Only one set may be played
  • Courts shall be given up at the end of the set in progress
  • Sets resulting in 6-all shall be determined by one additional game
  • Waiting players must remain in person at court desired
  • Courts may not be held by one person alone
  • A max of 6 balls can be used per court, with the exception of Canton Parks & Recreation programs and lessons, or Canton High School tennis team practice or matches

Peak Use Rules - Pickleball
In the event that all courts are occupied, the following rotation policies have been established:
  • Waiting players place paddles in designated area in groups of up to 4 players
  • When a game is complete, the next players waiting rotate onto the court
  • The next players waiting move up to be next in line
  • If players wish to continue play, they go to the end of the line
  • Waiting players continue to move up the line as games finish
  • Court use is limited to standard game scoring format, first to 11 points, winning teams must win by 2


Reservations & Activities

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Program Event Teams Date Time
Pickleball Clinics: Tuesdays Advanced Beginner Pickleball: Spring Session II Tuesday July 1, 2025 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Pickleball Clinics: Tuesdays Advanced Beginner Pickleball: Summer Session Tuesday July 1, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Tennis in the Parks - Learn & Play (Youth) Summer Grades 1-2 (Red Ball Clinic) Monday July 7, 2025 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Tennis in the Parks - Learn & Play (Youth) Summer Grades 3-5 (Orange Ball Clinic) Monday July 7, 2025 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Pickleball Clinics: Tuesdays Advanced Beginner Pickleball: Spring Session II Tuesday July 8, 2025 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Pickleball Clinics: Tuesdays Advanced Beginner Pickleball: Summer Session Tuesday July 8, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Tennis in the Parks - Learn & Play (Youth) Summer Grades 1-2 (Red Ball Clinic) Wednesday July 9, 2025 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Tennis in the Parks - Learn & Play (Youth) Summer Grades 3-5 (Orange Ball Clinic) Wednesday July 9, 2025 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Tennis in the Parks - Learn & Play (Youth) Summer Grades 1-2 (Red Ball Clinic) Monday July 14, 2025 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Tennis in the Parks - Learn & Play (Youth) Summer Grades 3-5 (Orange Ball Clinic) Monday July 14, 2025 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Tennis in the Parks - Learn & Play (Youth) Summer Grades 1-2 (Red Ball Clinic) Wednesday July 16, 2025 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Tennis in the Parks - Learn & Play (Youth) Summer Grades 3-5 (Orange Ball Clinic) Wednesday July 16, 2025 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Tennis in the Parks - Learn & Play (Youth) Summer Grades 1-2 (Red Ball Clinic) Monday July 21, 2025 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Tennis in the Parks - Learn & Play (Youth) Summer Grades 3-5 (Orange Ball Clinic) Monday July 21, 2025 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Tennis in the Parks - Learn & Play (Youth) Summer Grades 1-2 (Red Ball Clinic) Wednesday July 23, 2025 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Tennis in the Parks - Learn & Play (Youth) Summer Grades 3-5 (Orange Ball Clinic) Wednesday July 23, 2025 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Pickleball Clinics: Mondays/Saturdays Intro to Pickleball: Summer Saturday Session Saturday July 26, 2025 09:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Pickleball Clinics: Mondays/Saturdays Drilling Clinic: Summer Saturday Session Saturday July 26, 2025 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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